Engine failure and emergency landing in pasture

No fatalities • Odessa, Ukraine • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during cruise flight, leading to an emergency descent and crash into a field with no fatalities.

What happened

During the cruise phase of flight, approximately nine minutes after departing, the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine failure. Following the malfunction, the crew initiated procedures for an emergency landing. During the attempt to reach the ground safely, the aircraft impacted a pasture.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The aircraft sustained damage during the crash in the field.

Findings

Investigations into the incident revealed that the engine failure was caused by improper fuel management by the crew. Specifically, the fuel selector had been set to the left main tank, which was found to be empty at the time of the failure.

Probable cause

The engine failed because the crew incorrectly positioned the fuel selector to an empty tank.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-08-12 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Odessa, Ukraine?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during cruise flight, leading to an emergency descent and crash into a field with no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-08-12 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-08-12 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-35677, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Odessa, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed because the crew incorrectly positioned the fuel selector to an empty tank.

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